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Tue, 03 Mar 2015 22:37:40 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1Win a Chance to Drive a Tank from WORLD OF TANKShttp://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/win-a-chance-to-drive-a-tank-from-world-of-tanks/
http://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/win-a-chance-to-drive-a-tank-from-world-of-tanks/#commentsWed, 25 Feb 2015 17:00:27 +0000http://www.nerdist.com/?post_type=vepisode&p=228167Helicopters? Meh. Battleships? Yawn. Tanks? Aw, hell yeah. No matter what you tell yourself, everyone, at one point or another, has wanted to drive a tank. It just looks so damn fun. Did you see The Interview? Look how much fun James Franco is having. He isn’t acting right there. That is pure, unbridled joy as a result of riding around in a freakin’ tank. A TANK.

That’s just part of the appeal of World of Tanks, the free-to-play massively multiplayer online action game from Wargaming. Now, you don’t even need a sweet gaming PC in order to play because World of Tanks Blitz is now available for Android. In celebration of the game’s release, Wargaming and Intel teamed up and sent our own gaming guru Malik Forte an Acer Iconia tablet to take it for a test drive. But that’s not the only thing you’ll be able to test drive; Wargaming and Intel want to give you the chance to drive a tank in real life in their “Drive a Tank” Sweepstakes.

One (1) grand prize winner will win a “Drive a Real Tank” vacation where they get to drive a Sherman E8 tank in Kasota, Minnesota. Not only will you get to fire high calibrer machine guns, but you’ll get to crush two cars in your 30-ton war machine. Plus, you can bring a friend, to boot!

Six (6) first place winners will an Acer Iconia Tablet with Intel Inside, which you can use to check out the new World of Tanks Blitz app for Android and iOS.

Last but not least, fifty (50) winners will receive special World of Tanks PC bundles with in-game gold, extra crew, tank slots, as well as 1,337 gold for World of Tanks Blitz on Android.

And, if you’re looking for a plus one to crush cars in a 30-ton steel behemoth, give me a call.

]]>http://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/win-a-chance-to-drive-a-tank-from-world-of-tanks/feed/3Here’s What a Chris Pratt-Starring INDIANA JONES Movie Could Behttp://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/heres-what-a-chris-pratt-starring-indiana-jones-movie-could-be/
http://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/heres-what-a-chris-pratt-starring-indiana-jones-movie-could-be/#commentsWed, 28 Jan 2015 16:00:39 +0000http://www.nerdist.com/?post_type=vepisode&p=222223Andy Dwyer evolved into Star-Lord, who in turn evolved into a handsome raptor wrangler in Jurassic World. Based on everything we know about Pokemon, that should be the logical conclusion of Chris Pratt’s evolution. But, apparently the Internet’s collective boyfriend is being eyed for something even greater than a Blastoise or a Charizard or a Machamp. According to reports, Chris Pratt is being eyed by Disney to play Indiana Jones.

Our thoughts exactly, Andy. This may not come as a surprise to many of you; Pratt’s name has been tossed around ever since it was announced that Disney acquired the Indiana Jones rights from Paramount in 2013. Still, the prospect of a Pratt-led Indiana Jones flick had us wondering exactly what the future might hold. With a number of unproduced Indiana Jones scripts already floating around out there in the ether (like Frank Darabont’s Indiana Jones and the City of the Gods and other, crazier titles like Indiana Jones and the Saucer Men From Mars), there is plenty of material to be mined. So, where would a film like this fall within the larger Indiana Jones canon?

Well, ask and ye shall receive. Join Jessica Chobot as she explains exactly what may be in store for Chris Pratt when he picks up the iconic whip and fedora, whether or not it will be a hard reboot of the series, and much more.

Are you a fan of Chris Pratt taking over the role of Indiana Jones? What would you like to see from a new Indy movie? Let us know in the comments below, and give us your best, most ridiculous sequel name while you’re there.

Thanks for watching today’s show! Be sure to get a double whammy of Nerdist News from yesterday about the live action X-Men TV series and the Fantastic Four trailer’s secrets. Then, check out a new Suicide Squad-tacular episode of The Dan Cave to find out who should replace Tom Hardy as Rick Flag. And, as a parting gift, I give you this:

Oh wait, that’s not enough? Fine, fine — because you guys are the best community in all of the Seven Kingdoms, we have a Westeros-worthy giveaway just for you. The night is dark and full of terrors, but today is bright and full of prizes! Rule the seven kingdoms and enter to WIN a Factory Entertainment screen-accurate prop replica of Joffrey’s crown from Game of Thrones!

To enter, just tweet us which House (Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, etc.) you want to belong to with the hashtag #GiveawayOfThrones. Craft a tweet of your own or simply click here. And that’s it! Oh yeah, and remember: YOU WIN OR YOU DIE! …Okay okay, you won’t really die. But you should still enter.

It’s that time of year once again, friends and Nerdist public, where we here at the site that loves you the most gives you the chance to win what could be conservatively called a gargantuan prize package made up of some of the best items from our Holiday Gift Guides (which will be coming out throughout the week). What you’re going to get is worth thousands of dollars and represents myriad different fandoms, persuasions, and geek-friendly things from some of the finest manufacturers of merch known to humanity and alienity.

What constitutes this Bundle of Nerd Goodness? Well, just have a look at this list of items:

Yes, that’s right. One (1) big prize pack for one very lucky nerd. For a better look at all of them, here’s a handy photo gallery!

Friends, this is some top of the line, Grade-A, high-quality nerd swag and it can all be yours for the low, low introductory price of zero dollars and nil points. Yeah, it’s a prize; we’re not gonna make you pay for it. (How cruddy would that be?) All you have to do to enter is visit our Facebook page and complete our entry form. UPDATE: Or, because we love you, you can enter the contest right here!

That’s it! It could only be simpler if you could do it telepathically (which we’re working on if the EPA would just quit calling us). You have until Monday, December 15th, 2014, to enter to win, so maybe treat it like Christmas music in department stores: do it as soon as possible. Contest is open to US Residents only. (NOTE: We will ship these prizes to you as soon as they are available. Some are not in stock or are pre-order items and so will not reach you before Christmas.)

All of these items and more will be found in our individual Holiday Gift Guides which will be posting throughout the week, so be sure to check back!

]]>http://www.nerdist.com/2014/11/enter-nerdists-2014-holiday-gift-guide-giveaway/feed/131Watch THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 Q&A & Win a Capitol-Sized Prize Packhttp://www.nerdist.com/2014/11/watch-the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-1-qa-live-and-win-a-capitol-sized-prize-pack/
http://www.nerdist.com/2014/11/watch-the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-1-qa-live-and-win-a-capitol-sized-prize-pack/#commentsTue, 18 Nov 2014 19:00:21 +0000http://www.nerdist.com/?p=202079Later this week, we will all be volunteering as tribute to stuff our faces with overpriced popcorn for 123 minutes as we watch the beginning of the end of Katniss Everdeen’s epic saga in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. Though most of us have to wait until Friday (or Thursday at midnight), the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas is taking the fight to the Capitol a little bit early. Tonight, the theater will host an advanced screening of Mockingjay Part 1 followed by a special Q&A with director Francis Lawrence and producer Nina Jacobson moderated by our very own Caesar Flickerman, Editor-in-Chief Brian Walton.

Can’t make it down to the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar? Relax — we’re going to drop a digital silver parachute into your life in the form of a livestream on the Nerdist Channel. At 9:30PM CT (7:30PM PT), you can watch the livestream from the comfort of your own home, eating all the finest Capitol-made delights your fridge has to offer, right here:

While winning the Hunger Games (twice) wasn’t exactly what Katniss thought it was going to be cracked up to be, we have a little something extra in the works for you guys. Behold a prize pack sweeter than a shirtless Finnick Odair with a sugarcube.

Holy Haymitch, Batman! You’ll need an entire District worth of friends to help you carry all that awesome swag home. To enter, just tweet at us using the hashtag #HungerGiveaway. You can simply click here to tweet, or craft a tweet of your own. Just be sure to enter by midnight on November 25 because then we’re going to sound off a cannon blast for this contest. So, with that said, best of luck to you and…

Are you looking forward to The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1? What question would you ask the director and producer? Let us know in the comments below.

]]>http://www.nerdist.com/2014/11/watch-the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-1-qa-live-and-win-a-capitol-sized-prize-pack/feed/412 Alternate Suggestions for Black Panther’s New Costumehttp://www.nerdist.com/2014/10/12-alternate-suggestions-for-black-panthers-new-costume/
http://www.nerdist.com/2014/10/12-alternate-suggestions-for-black-panthers-new-costume/#commentsWed, 29 Oct 2014 23:00:37 +0000http://www.nerdist.com/?p=196547Yesterday Marvel officially announced a standalone Black Panther film and that 42 actor Chadwick Boseman would be playing the iconic T’Challa, giving comic book fans across the country cause for celebration. They were also kind enough to release the first glimpse of Black Panther in costume through an exclusive poster featuring concept art by Ryan Meinerding.

We couldn’t just let National Cat Day slide by without celebrating though. So, we’re giving away two (2) of the exclusive posters that Marvel gave away to attendees of yesterday’s Marvel Event. In order to win, simply share this article on Twitter with the hashtag #PurrfectArtwork. Click here to tweet or craft a tweet of your own! Bonus points if you share an alternate costume design of your own!

Which alternate design is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

]]>http://www.nerdist.com/2014/10/12-alternate-suggestions-for-black-panthers-new-costume/feed/1Just Cosplay: Soni Aralynn Becomes Star Sapphire, Plus an Epic STAR WARS Giveawayhttp://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/just-cosplay-soni-aralynn-becomes-star-sapphire-plus-an-epic-star-wars-giveaway/
http://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/just-cosplay-soni-aralynn-becomes-star-sapphire-plus-an-epic-star-wars-giveaway/#commentsFri, 26 Sep 2014 15:00:18 +0000http://www.nerdist.com/?post_type=vepisode&p=186465What could be more badass than an immortal race of warrior women wielding Green Lantern-esque powers? Actually, not a whole lot, which is why it makes total sense that a badass cosplayer like Soni Aralynn would choose to cosplay as Star Sapphire. If you don’t know Soni Aralynn, then we’re sorry that you’ve been living under a rock. Not only does she have a massive fanbase, but she’s a terrific ambassador for the cosplay communtiy, engaging with her fans to show her costuming process, as well as encouraging aspiring cosplayers to believe in themselves. In today’s thrilling episode of Just Cosplay, we head to Emerald City Comicon, to see how Soni Aralynn brought the Star Sapphire known as Fatality from concept to completion…even when disaster threatens to derail the whole thing.

But that’s not all that’s happening in today’s show! We’re also in week two of our drool-worthy Star Wars giveaway. As you learned last week in Jessica LG’s troll-filled episode, we’re teaming up with ANOVOS to give away their painstakingly detailed, fully wearable Darth Vader costume. That’s right — this replica of Darth Vader’s Empire Strikes Back duds can be yours. Give yourself the high ground among your friend group and make this slick suit yours.

Entering to win is simple: share this post on Twitter using the hashtag #JustCosplay. That’s it! You can craft a tweet of your own or just click here. Easier than making the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs, for sure. Be sure to enter by midnight on October 3 or else this costume will make like the Expanded Universe and disappear (it’s still canon in our hearts).

What do you think of today’s episode? Where would you wear your Darth Vader costume? Let us know in the comments below!

]]>http://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/just-cosplay-soni-aralynn-becomes-star-sapphire-plus-an-epic-star-wars-giveaway/feed/4Just Cosplay: Jessica LG Trolls Us (WORLD OF WARCRAFT-Style) and a STAR WARS Giveawayhttp://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/just-cosplay-jessica-lg-trolls-us-world-of-warcraft-style-and-a-star-wars-giveaway/
http://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/just-cosplay-jessica-lg-trolls-us-world-of-warcraft-style-and-a-star-wars-giveaway/#commentsFri, 19 Sep 2014 15:00:49 +0000http://www.nerdist.com/?post_type=vepisode&p=183446When it comes to video games, few things are more aggravating than encountering a troll. They go out of their way to ruin your gameplay experience, to say mean things about your mother over Xbox Live, and to generally rain on your parade. If we have to deal with trolls, we much prefer they hail from Azeroth like the blue-skinned warriors of World of Warcraft. Sure, it’s annoying that they regenerate their health all the time, but we can’t get enough of their voodoo rituals and pseudo-Jamaican aesthetics. And that’s why we’re particularly excited to see cosplayer extraordinaire Jessica LG transform herself into a troll on today’s episode of Just Cosplay.

Today’s episode is extra special because we’re taking you from Azeroth to a galaxy far, far away for one of the single coolest giveaways I’ve ever seen on this site. The fine folks at ANOVOS manufacture some of the most painstakingly detailed replica costumes in the world. You might remember their Admiral Kirk (Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan) costume as the apple of Matt Mira’s eye during San Diego Comic-Con. Now, ANOVOS have unveiled their latest offering and you don’t need to be attuned to the Force to know that you need it in your life: Darth Vader. Modeled after the villain’s iconic look from The Empire Strikes Back, the fully wearable costume is a comfortable, exceedingly accurate way to become just like Darth Vader without having most of your face melted off by lava, which is a win in our book.

See? Look at how rad that is! Available for pre-order now for a cool $2,062.00, Darth Vader’s slick threads can be yours in May 2015. Or you can enter our special giveaway and win one of your very own! Entering to win is simple: share this post on Twitter using the hashtag #JustCosplay. That’s it! You can craft a tweet of your own or just click here. Easier than escaping a Sarlacc pit, for sure. Be sure to enter by midnight on October 3 or else this costume will make like Alderaan and disappear (but with way less collateral damage). While we know it’s in good taste to let the Wookiee win, we must stress that one’s level of body hair has absolutely no bearing on their eligibility to win.

What do you think of today’s episode? Where would you wear your Darth Vader costume? Let us know in the comments below!

]]>http://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/just-cosplay-jessica-lg-trolls-us-world-of-warcraft-style-and-a-star-wars-giveaway/feed/163Win a Limited Edition Nerdist Xbox One (and More) at Comic-Con!http://www.nerdist.com/2014/07/win-a-limited-edition-nerdist-xbox-one-and-more-at-comic-con/
http://www.nerdist.com/2014/07/win-a-limited-edition-nerdist-xbox-one-and-more-at-comic-con/#commentsFri, 18 Jul 2014 16:00:59 +0000http://www.nerdist.com/?p=167018If patience is a virtue, then most of us must be eligible for sainthood by now because we’ve been waiting all year long for San Diego Comic-Con to make like Aragorn and return to our lives. Well, the wait is nearly over and since good things come to those who wait, we’ve got one heck of a good thing coming your way this year: a chance to win your very own collectible Xbox at Comic-Con!

Were you one of the lucky ones born with a lightning-fast mouse finger? (It’s a good thing you’ve been playing all those first-person shooters.) If so, get excited because Xbox is going to be giving away 20 custom, collectible consoles to their biggest fans. In order to win, simply head over the Xbox Gaming Lounge (located at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Seaport Ballroom) and start ogling the custom Xbox One consoles. Once you’ve picked your jaw up off of the floor, snap a photograph of your favorite one, add a sweet filter if that’s your thing, then tweet it for your chance to take home the ultimate con exclusive: a custom Xbox One. Make sure that you follow @Xbox, tweet the photo of your favorite console in the Xbox Gaming Lounge, and include the hashtags #XboxOne and #XboxSweeps or your entry will be like so many tears in the rain: lost.

While we’re super jazzed on the wide array of custom consoles that Xbox will be giving away at this year’s SDCC, we didn’t want to feel left out and we especially wanted to make sure we had something extra special for you guys, so we’re teaming up with the Xbox crew to give away a Nerdist collectible Xbox One console! That’s right — you can unlock the “Enjoy Your Burrito” life achievement at this year’s SDCC. Be sure to keep an eye tuned to @Xbox on Twitter and watch for a very special tweet with more info. When the time is right, all you’ll have to do to win is retweet it and sacrifice a cattle to the Elder Gods. Okay, maybe just retweeting it will suffice, but you get the picture.

Which custom console is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.

]]>http://www.nerdist.com/2014/07/win-a-limited-edition-nerdist-xbox-one-and-more-at-comic-con/feed/73We’re Making It Rain With DESTINY Beta Codeshttp://www.nerdist.com/2014/07/were-making-it-rain-with-destiny-beta-codes/
http://www.nerdist.com/2014/07/were-making-it-rain-with-destiny-beta-codes/#commentsThu, 10 Jul 2014 21:10:00 +0000http://www.nerdist.com/?p=166122Better clear out your gutters and grab an umbrella: the launch of the Destiny beta is coming towards us faster than a Sparrow racing down an inclined plane, and we’ve got more than a handful of early access codes with which to make it rain, courtesy of the good folks at Bungie and Activision.

Let me tell you something you don’t know about me, guys: I’ve been going through serious withdrawals since the Destiny alpha went offline last month. But the gloomy days of living a painful Destiny-less life will be coming to a brief halt soon, which means we can all join together in ceasing to do this:

Hey, no judgment coming from this guy, we all have our addictions. And now, it’s time to proceed to the glimmer (pun totally intended) of hope at the end of the Destiny-deprived tunnel: beta access for anyone who was unable to pre-order the game or obtain access before this current moment.

Getting your hands on a code is what many would describe as “easy mode”: just simply fill out the following form and leave a quemment with the phrase “Dat Beta Tho”.

Once you have received your code from us, follow the instructions provided on Bungie’s code redemption page and you’ll be all set to go when the beta launches a week from today. Keep in mind that only one code can be redeemed per platform, so select your primary choice of console to experience the beta because codes are limited.

We’ll be giving out codes daily here on the site, with the bulk of them being given away next week during our special “Days of Destiny” countdown.

For those who aren’t exactly sure what Destiny has in store for them, here’s your’s truly ranting and raving about the game last month at E3.

Our increasing hype levels around this game are well within reason– it was able to score “Best of Show” honors from us at E3 this year, after all. The beta starts for PlayStation owners on July 17, will go down for maintenance on July 21-22, and then reopen with Xbox owners gaining access on July 23.

Our “Days of Destiny” countdown event will begin on Monday, July 14, and we’ll be getting everyone up to speed on the massively amazing world of Destiny, alongside giving away ass-loads of beta access codes. Aspiring guardians are highly encouraged to stay tuned and join us in a week of out-of-this-world Destiny shenanigans.

]]>http://www.nerdist.com/2014/07/were-making-it-rain-with-destiny-beta-codes/feed/208WTFridays: Win WATCH DOGS! E3 Predictions! First-Person SUPER SMASH BROS.!http://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/wtfridays-win-watch-dogs-e3-predictions-first-person-super-smash-bros/
http://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/wtfridays-win-watch-dogs-e3-predictions-first-person-super-smash-bros/#commentsFri, 06 Jun 2014 18:00:58 +0000http://www.nerdist.com/?post_type=vepisode&p=155549Comin’ hot and fresh out the kitchen, it’s not the remix to ignition but something even better: a brand new episode of Nerdist News WTFridays! Today, we’re showing you what Star Trek would look like stabilized, a first-person version of Super Smash Bros., and then Malik and I swing by to talk about the games we’re most excited to see at E3 2014. Now, unfortunately, there’s no Best Worst Comment of the Week this week – and it’s not because we didn’t get plenty of Best Worst comments; we did – but we have something even better for you: free Watch Dogs codes for PC!

That’s right, friends, you can win a copy of Watch Dogs just by watching this show. To enter for a chance to win a Watch Dogs code, be sure to follow @NerdistNews and tweet out this episode with the hashtag #WatchDogThis. We’ll announce and contact winners via direct message on Twitter on Sunday 6/8. One entry per person. Multiple entries in a single day will not be accepted.

What are you looking forward to most at E3? Let us know in the comments below!